Neerja: First day collection- Rs 4.70 cr

Gaining on a wave of positive reviews, Neerja, the real life story of Neerja Bhanot, the airhostess who valiantly fought terrorists on board Pan Am 73 Flight in 1986, has collected Rs 4.70 crore on its first day. Sonam Kapoor essayed the title role of Neerja Bhanot who was gunned down by terrorists.

The film was released in approximately 700 theatres in India. Neerja opened with 25% occupancy in Mumbai and Delhi, and it witnessed 40% of opening occupancy rate in Chandigarh, according to reports